Columbia County Magazine

Kristy Johnson

delicious sandwich
Entrees

Strawberry and Brie Grilled Cheese

6 strawberries, sliced 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 slices sourdough bread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons goat cheese, softened 4 basil leaves 2 ounces

People

Face Time

From fairies to potheads (literally), this yard art is an expression of personality and playfulness. There’s no rest for makers like Michelle Scarborough Johnson, who

Coastal living in Evans
In The Home

Going Coastal

The seaside colors and decor of this Evans home make it the picture of serenity. Life is busy for Evans residents Chloe and Nate Giancola

Maple citrus ham for EASTER
Entrees

Maple-Citrus Glazed Ham

1 precooked, boneless ham, room temperature Whole cloves 1 cup water 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup pineapple juice Glaze: 2 cups applesauce 1/2 cup

Attorneys

David Dekle Law

David Dekle is a top rated attorney located in Augusta, Georgia. • Personal Injury • Wrongful Death • Motor Vehicle • Property • Slip &

Attorneys

Durham Bray Law Firm

Local Trial Lawyers – Injuries in GA and SC Statewide Danny, Melissa and Griff are local personal injury trial lawyers with a statewide practice in

Attorneys

Trotter Jones LLP

COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE | BUSINESS LAW A FIRM WITH DEEP ROOTS More than 95 years of combined experience 3615 Walton Way Ext. |

poet Michael Hutchence
Listen To This

Kick — INXS

The beauty and mysterious allure of music is often discovered and rediscovered through a sonic vortex that stirs emotions, preserves time and evokes a passionate

The Florida Man Games
Beyond the Peach State

The Thrill of Victory

Watch — or dare to compete in — the zaniest new athletic competition this side of the Everglades. We’ve all seen the headlines, and the

King Cake baby recipe
Desserts

King Cake

Tradition dictates that whoever finds the miniature plastic baby embedded in the cake is named king or queen of the party and has to bring

Home & Garden

Now They’re Cooking

  This kitchen remodel is a recipe for success for an Evans couple. When Heather and Fain Dye bought their Jones Creek Plantation home in

Dental Care

Trotter Orthodontics

Dr. Barrett Trotter and Dr. Paul Trotter have the expertise and experience to customize the best treatment plan, which will address your unique needs and

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme Pinch red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sea salt Black pepper, to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 scallion, chopped 2/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided 3/4 pound chopped tomatoes 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3/4 pound fish fillets (halibut, cod, sole, red snapper or sea bass), cut into chunks 3/4 pound large shrimp Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots; sauté about 6 minutes or until tender. Add bay leaf, thyme, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, turmeric, scallion and half the parsley. Gently cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Add potatoes and stock; bring to a boil. Lower to simmer and cook, covered, about 10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add fish and cook, uncovered, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp and cook about 2 minutes more until shrimp is pink and fish is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Garnish with remaining parsley. Makes 4 servings.
Soups

Mediterranean Fish Soup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 large garlic cloves, sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped

Ashley Ford’s Lincolnton home
In The Home

Wall-to-Wall Wow Factor

From the foyer to the covered porch, this Lincolnton home is full of surprises. If the walls of Ashley Ford’s Lincolnton home, where she lives

Jekyll Island tradition Island Treasures
Georgia

On the Beaten Path

Search for treasures in plain sight during this inventive Jekyll Island tradition. A day at the beach can bring out anyone’s inner child, and Jekyll

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